Children’s Literature Read Aloud Lesson

Syllabus Description: Read Aloud Lesson: Carefully choose a picture book that will intrigue your class and encourage
them to think and talk. It must be appropriate for the grade level, taking into consideration such factors as length, topic,
and size of pictures. Specific guidelines will be provided in class. (30 points)
Guidelines:
Think ahead of time about the following questions and list these questions and include your answers here.

1. Where will the children sit?

The children would sit in a half circle on a semicircular table in the classroom, and I would sit on the other side of the table to
make sure everyone could see the pictures well and hear the stories clearly.
2. If they are moving to another location, how will that happen?
If there is a need to change the location, such as from a table to a floor area, I instruct the students to line up quietly and then
move to the designated area in an orderly manner.
3. How and when will I show the pictures?
I would hold the book in my hand and make sure all the students could see the pictures in the book clearly. I also turn the
pages slowly, giving students enough time to observe and understand each picture before moving on to the book.
4. How will I hold the book?
I would hold the book slightly below eye level to make sure all the students could see the pictures. I also open the book with
both of my hands so the pages are easy to turn and move from side to side.
5. How will I introduce the book?
I will capture the students' attention by telling them that today we will read an interesting book together. Once I have their
attention, I introduce them to the title and author of the book and ask them to guess what the book is about based on the title.
6. How much time do I expect to take?
I expect reading time to be about 15-20 minutes, depending on the student's level of engagement on the day.
7. Do I need to explain any words?
If there is a word in the book that the students may not be familiar with, I will stop and briefly explain it, and if necessary I
will give examples or make gestures to make sure everyone understands.
8. What student-friendly definitions will I use?
I will use language with only Tier 1 words to explain unfamiliar words to students, and also provide examples and gestures to
help with understanding.
9. How will I end the reading time?
I would ask the students to share their thoughts on the story, close the book, and thank the students for their participation to
mark the end of reading time.
10. How will I send the students to their seats if not already sitting in them?
I would remind them and then return them to their seats in person to make sure they returned to their seats orderly.

Children’s Literature Read Aloud Lesson Plan Template

Name: Yage Huang Date: 02/15/2023 Lesson Start and End Time:

9:25am-9:40am

Academic Area: Grade Level: Kindergarten Co-op initials with date:

English Language Arts
Pre-Instruction Planning
Topic
PA Anchor/Standard or Eligible
Content
Exploring the feelings
CC.1.2.K.G
Answer questions to describe the relationship between illustrations and the text in
 which they appear.
Lesson Objectives 1. After teacher read the book, students will identify and use facial expressions to
show different emotions in the book.
2. After teacher read the book, students will discuss with the teacher strategies for
managing emotions in a positive way.
Materials Title:Big Feelings
Author:Alexandra Penfold & Suzanne Kaufman
Genre:Children’s Picture Book
Theme:Explore emotions and coping strategies
Summary:The Big Feeling is a picture book that follows a diverse group of children
as they go through a variety of emotions, from excitement and happiness to
frustration and anger. Through colorful illustrations and real-life scenes, the book
emphasizes the importance of managing emotions in a healthy way.
Planning for Learners considering: Seating: Ensure comfortable seating arrangements for students with special needs,
UDL such as providing cushions or providing students with seating options.
Differentiation Visual support: Use of intuitive teaching aids such as mood cards to help students
Accommodations
Modifications
identify and express their emotions.
Simplified language: Provides simplified explanations and instructions for students
who may need additional support in language understanding.
Lesson Presentation
Introduction 1. Teacher: Good morning our kindergarten friends! Today, we're going to read a
special book called The Big Feelings. Have you ever been happy or angry?

2. Have the students answer the question.

Sequence of activities including
assessments
3. Teacher: This book is all about the feelings we have sometimes and how we can
deal with them. Let's take a look at what happened to the people in the story and
wonder if we ever felt the same feelings as them.
Pre-reading Discussion (Assessment: Observational)
1. Teacher:Before we read, let's look at the cover of the book. There are two names
at the top of the book. Who are they? Can you guess what they did for the book?

2. Have students answer the questions.

3. Teacher: These are very good guesses, these two people wrote and illustrated the
book, they're both authors and illustrators.

4. Teacher: Below the author and illustrator is the name of the book, Big Feeling!

5. Teacher: Can you share some of the feelings you've had before with us?

6. Students answer the question.

7. The classroom records students' answers by drawing pictures and words on a

whiteboard.

8. Teacher: Very good! Now, let's think about what makes us feel happy, sad, or
angry. Please share with your friends.

Reading a story (Assessment: informal)

9. The teacher reads the big feeling book, pausing to discuss the feelings described
in the illustrations.

10. Teacher: Look at this picture. What do you see the feelings of the people in the
 book? Why do you think they feel that way?

11. The teacher tells the student how to deal with the different feelings that
appeared in the book, and in the process allows the student to speak appropriately.

Post-reading activities (Assessment: informal)

12. Teacher: Now that we've read the story, can you think of a time when you were
really happy, sad, or angry? And how can we deal with those feelings?

13. Let students discuss, encourage students to share their experiences and come up
with positive ways to cope with big feelings.

14. After the discussion, teacher: I hear our friends have great ideas. When we need
to deal with bad feelings, we can look at things from another perspective, ask help
from our parents and talk to friends.
Lesson Wrap-up 1. Teacher: Today, we learn that it's okay to have strong feelings, and it's important
to find healthy ways to deal with those feelings. Remember, we can ask for help
when we need it. Now can you share what you learned from the book we read
today?

2. Students answer the question.

3. Teacher: Good job everybody! I hope you guys enjoyed the book!
Self-Evaluation